ThunderSoft Launches AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, Leading the Industry Shift from SDV to AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV)

BEIJING, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, ThunderSoft (stock code: 300496), a global leader in intelligent operating systems, officially unveiled AquaDrive AIOS 2.1. This groundbreaking solution represents the industry's first unified experience architecture consolidating cockpit, autonomous driving (ADAS), navigation, and AI Agents, marking a pivotal paradigm shift from Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) to AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV).

Built on a full-stack AI-native four-layer architecture (Data-Model-System-Application), AquaDrive AIOS 2.1 addresses complex challenges in central computing, including data governance and heterogeneous compatibility.

Key Technological Highlights:

• Cockpit-Driving Fusion: Eliminates boundaries between traditional domains, laying the foundation for a centralized AI agent architecture.
• End-to-End AI Integration: Shifts from rule-driven to cognition-driven intelligence, providing a springboard for L3 to L5 autonomy and resolving long-tail corner cases.
• ISR as Desktop: A unified real-time interface merging Map, Surround Reality (SR), and video streams, reducing cognitive load for drivers through seamless, touchless interaction.
• Upgraded Kanzi 4 Engine: The industry-leading 3D HMI engine now supports multi-screen fusion. Kanzi was deployed in over 14 million vehicles in 2025 alone.
• Starlight-Level Night Vision: Provides clear visual enhancement in ultra-low-light conditions (<1 Lux) for 24/7 awareness.

"The intelligent vehicle is evolving from a transportation tool to a mobile intelligent agent," said Larry Geng, Co-Founder and Executive President of ThunderSoft. "This AI-powered transformation of the physical world has just begun."

Driving Value Across the Industry For OEMs, the platform shortens development cycles and enables unique brand visual styles. For consumers, it standardizes luxury-level AI interactions, creating a "perception-anticipation-service" experience.

ThunderSoft's strategic expertise is backed by proven mass-production experience in over 50 million vehicles globally, including brands such as Volkswagen, Porsche, Toyota, and Geely. The company's HMI platform recently won the 2026 iF Design Award for excellence in UX design.

About ThunderSoft

ThunderSoft (SZ: 300496) is a world-leading provider of intelligent operating system products and technologies. With a global R&D network across 14 countries, ThunderSoft empowers the physical world through its AIOS and edge-intelligence solutions, spanning automotive, AIoT, robotics, and smart industry sectors. For more information, please visit www.thundersoft.com.

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ThunderSoft Launches AquaDrive AIOS 2.1, Leading the Industry Shift from SDV to AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV)

BEIJING, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, GAC has been deepening its layout in the Argentine market with a flurry of strategic moves. On one hand, GAC made its debut at the prestigious local TC2000 Championship as both the official sponsor and the safety car provider, with its EMZOOM model serving as the official safety car of the tournament, fully demonstrating the outstanding performance and brand appeal of Chinese automobiles on the track. On the other hand, following the successful sponsorship of the Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1 in the first quarter, which garnered excellent market response, GAC secured the sponsorship rights for the tournament again in the second quarter. Taking these two major sports events as a link, GAC is deeply integrating into Argentina's local sports culture, injecting strong impetus into its in-depth development in Argentina and its radiation across the Latin American market.

During the tournament, the EMZOOM took on the role of the official safety car for the TC2000 Championship, leading the way on the track throughout the event and appearing frequently in on-site and official broadcast footage, achieving high-efficiency brand exposure. Beyond core track presence, GAC has built a multi-dimensional communication matrix: brand logos are displayed across all areas around the track to strengthen on-site visual penetration; brand voiceovers and on-screen integrations are featured in the official broadcast of the tournament, reaching a wide audience on television and digital platforms; offline face-to-face interactions are held with racing enthusiasts to deepen brand perception; and tournament content is released simultaneously on various social platforms to expand communication boundaries, achieving synergistic online and offline efforts.

In the future, as GAC continues to deepen its presence in the Argentine market, such initiatives of deep integration into local core cultural scenarios will be further promoted. This will help shape a positive image of Chinese auto brands in the South American market, support GAC's steady development here, and gradually make it an important participant and promoter in the South American market, writing a brand-new chapter for the internationalization of Chinese automobiles with new practices in sports marketing.

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